Clinical trials: Swallowing Disorders
Leg Ulcer, Veins, Varicose
Effect of PEM Treatment of Superficial Axial and Tributary Vein Reflux on Improvement of Wound Healing in VLUs
This study evaluates the addition of polidocanol endovenous microfoam (PEM) to compression therapy to determine effectiveness in improving the healing of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) in adults with severe venous disease of the great…
- Conditions
- Leg Ulcer, Veins, Varicose, Venous Ulcer, Reflux
- Trial name
- NCT02988063
- Testing
- Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- OhioHealth
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastric Accommodation and Gastroesophageal Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux events generally happen during relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter. This relaxation is a reflex that is triggered by gastric stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT01078064
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Stomach Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms
Impact of Gastric Tube Reconstruction Widths on Quality of Life for Esophagogastric Cancers
The incidence of cancer of the esophagogastric junction has rapidly risen in recent three decades, and surgery still remains the optimum therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01911832
- Testing
- esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy after subtotal gastrectomy, wide tube reconstruction after subtotal gastrectomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
GORD, Oesophageal Cancer
The Bacterial Composition of the Stomach in Reflux Disease
Gastric and oesophageal (OG) cancer associated with poor long term outcome as overall less than 25% of patients survive for more than 5 years due to late recognition of the disease.
- Conditions
- GORD, Oesophageal Cancer, Oesophageal Reflux, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03835663
- Testing
- No intervention but patients are undergoing an upper GI endoscopy and biopsies for clinical purposes
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Gastro -Oesophagal Reflux, Laryngo-pharyngeal Reflux
European TIF2.0 Registry
This is a European, multi-centre, prospective registry that aims to determine the safety and efficacy of transoral incisionless fundoplication, with or without concomitant hiatal hernia repair, for the treatment of patients with…
- Trial name
- EURO-TIF (NCT07395219)
- Testing
- Transoral incisionless fundoplication with or without concomitant hiatal hernia repair with the EsophyX device
- Where
- 7 sites in Austria, Italy and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Clinic London
Paraesophageal Hernia
Fundoplication in Laparoscopic PEH Repair Based on FLIP
Prospective randomized controlled trial to identify a sub-set of patients that do not benefit from the routine addition, and added morbidity, of a fundoplication during laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair.
- Trial name
- PEHFLIP (NCT05807763)
- Testing
- Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair without fundoplication
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education
Post-extubation Dysphagia
Post-extubation Dysphagia
Mechanical ventilation is a widely used treatment on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) after extubation may cause aspiration, and is associated with poor outcomes: pneumonia, reintubation, a…
- Trial name
- NCT03761823
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Non Erosive Reflux Disease, Chronic Gastritis
Esomeprazole Treatment Co-diagnosed Non Erosive Reflux Disease (NERD) and Chronic Gastritis Patients
To compare the symptom control rate between 8 weeks esomeprazole treatment regimen group and 2 weeks esomeprazole treatment regimen group in co-diagnosed NERD and chronic gastritis patients, as evaluated by GerdQ after 24 weeks…
- Trial name
- NCT01119768
- Testing
- Esomeprazole
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Esophagus Cancer
TTS Esophageal HILZO Stent: A Safety and Feasibility Study
A multicenter non-randomized prospective clinical study assessing the safety and feasibility of the esophageal through-the-scope HILZO Covered self-expandable metal stent placement for palliation of malignant dysphagia
- Trial name
- HILZO (NCT03269903)
- Testing
- HILZO esophageal stent
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Deglutition Disorders
Validation of a Revised Version of the Danish McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment
The McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment (MISA) for measuring dysphagic clients' functional performance during meals has been previously translated into Danish (MISA-DK) and this translated version validated.
- Trial name
- NCT02328196
- Testing
- The Danish McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment (MISA-DK)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- Metropolitan University College
Gastroesophageal Reflux
A Pharmacokinetic and Relative Bioavailability Study With Rabeprazole Sodium in Healthy Adult Volunteers
The purpose of the study is to evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetics (blood levels) of 2 different formulations, assess the effect of food on the pharmacokinetics and assess safety of rabeprazole sodium in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT01101646
- Testing
- rabeprazole sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Morphological Markers of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The purpose of this project is to learn more about a new and promising way to diagnose acid reflux disease using a very high-powered microscope.
- Trial name
- NCT01921686
- Testing
- Sample collection and Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Morbid Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux
MGB/OAGB and LSG Effects on Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Function
Background While several articles have reported about the effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), to date, just one paper has discussed this issue with regard the Mini/One…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
- Trial name
- NCT02987673
- Testing
- MGB/OAGB, LSG
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Mario Musella MD
Esophageal Achalasia, Esophageal Motility Disorders
POEM Versus Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy With Dor Fundoplication for Esophageal Achalasia
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus in which the muscular valve between the esophagus and the stomach fails to relax, and the body of the esophagus loses its normal coordinated squeezing movement.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Achalasia, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Trial name
- POEM-HD (NCT07814027)
- Testing
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Traumatic Brain injured Survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT06256861
- Testing
- Rehabilitation treatment, Myofascial Release Therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Zeng Changhao
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
Physiological Flow of Liquids Used in Dysphagia Management (Neuro)
For individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson disease, swallowing impairment (i.e., dysphagia) is a common and serious symptom.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT03192358
- Testing
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Examination, Tongue Strength Measurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Dysphagia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for Dysphagia in Neonates
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) will provide a more efficient method of treating neonates with dysfunctional oral feeding such as dysphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT02007759
- Testing
- VitalStim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Chest Pain Rule Out Myocardial Infarction
PPI's and SSRI's Therapy for the Management of NCCP
Non cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is defined as recurring, angina-like, retrosternal chest pain of non cardiac origin. Annual prevalence of NCCP in the general population of the western world ranges from 25-35%.
- Trial name
- NCCP (NCT02825342)
- Testing
- Citalopram
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Evangelismos Hospital
Dysphagia
Softer Meals That Impact the Life of the Elderly (SMILE) - Food Intake Study
Older adults with chewing or swallowing difficulties may require texture-modified diets to reduce the risk of choking and aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT07858942
- Testing
- Moulded Pureed Meals, Control diet
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Singapore Institute of Technology
Head and Neck Cancer, Dysphagia
Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Related Dysphagia
Cancers located in the upper aerodigestive tract of the head and neck region present unique management challenges due to the crucial functions in this anatomic region along with its anatomic density.
- Trial name
- NCT02657850
- Testing
- non- head and neck self reporting, head neck self reporting, provider reporting
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins